When it really happens: SHTF...

[30Three]

I think the big problems will come when (or if) people start getting hungry. I hope the gouvernment can keep the food chain supplied!
Take care.

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[Gil Boyd]

If it wasn't for the bloody internet IMHO there would be less panic.
Yes we need to be informed, and that should be done by TV/Radio and by the experts as you said, not mindless presenters making it sound a lot worse than it is, inflating facts for viewer numbers, with the like of filming of empty shelves of no toilet paper!!.

Many of us have gone through Ebola/SARS/Avian flu, MERS & Zika with the Military and Police in recent years, so "personal" hygiene is ALWAYS paramount.
Yesterday in a motorway services toilet 9 out of 10 men NEVER washed their hands, and it will be these individuals who spread all viruses.

So sad to see Italy being hit as bad as it is, I suspect an influx of outsiders isn't helping with border security being relaxed, but its not a blame culture, we as human beings should be all working together to defeat yet another dangerous virus to the old and infirm who don't deserve it.
This virus MUST be put into context, it will, like all viruses effect those who are already suffering from another serious ailment already, and they are the ones who should be cared for the most.